Food & Beverage
The Marketplace at Stockholm Arlanda Airport wins top Nordic commercial space award
The Swedavia-operated airport has been named ‘Commercial Space of the Year 2025 (under 25,000sq m)’ by industry association Nordic Commercial Spaces & Communities.
The new 350sq m Relay store offers a wide range of travel essentials and convenience products, and incorporates a Discover Türkiye souvenir shop-in-shop.
“It’s not just about creating a space to wait before a flight; it’s about creating an experience that stands out,” says No1 Lounges Managing Director Rami El-Dahshan.
“We don’t comment on market rumours.” That was the response from Avolta this morning (7 May) to The Moodie Davitt Report when asked about a Sky News report earlier today claiming CVC Capital Partners is weighing a £6 billion (US$8 billion) takeover bid.
Delegates are reminded to book by 10 May to take advantage of special rates at Hilton Diagonal Mar, ideally located near the Barcelona International Convention Centre and Diagonal Mar Shopping Centre.
The new investment will more than double the originally planned number of Terminal F gates to 31 and add facilities to grow international operations, including more shops and restaurants.
As part of the £25 million investment in a terminal extension, a new 1,600sq m duty-free store combines duty free, food & beverage and travel essentials under one roof.
Qatar Duty Free has recognised eight team members who have been with the business since its inception, reflecting on its growth from a modest retail operation to an enterprise with over 4,000 staff and 200+ retail and dining outlets.
HMSHost will debut six new restaurants spanning over 725sq m, beginning in 2025. Hudson separately captured a seven-year contract to launch a Manhattan-inspired retail store and Terminal 5’s first immersive video gaming lounge.
The Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum, scheduled for 21-23 July in Sydney, will include a blockbuster programme of seven extra-curricular activities.
Today’s images come courtesy of Düsseldorf Airport, which is currently sporting an orange theme and playful signage renaming it ‘Luchthaven Düsseldorf’.
A forthcoming study by industry consultancy The Mercurius Group will explore the landscape for airport retail fitouts in the Pacific region, with highlights presented at the Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum in Sydney (21-23 July).
Today is a red (or purple) letter day for Qatar Duty Free as it celebrates a quarter century of extraordinary achievement. In that time the company has risen from a start-up to become a flagbearer for constant, often daring innovation; multiple sector firsts; and a relentless focus on quality.
